Welcome to the page of The Northeast Georgian, your No. 1 source for Habersham County news since 1892. Box 1555, Cornelia, GA 30531
Office location: 2440 Old Athens Hwy., Cornelia, GA
Mailing address: P.O.
11/15/2025
Statesboro holds on to beat the Raiders 36-28. The Raiders' season comes to a close in the first round of the playoffs.
Look for game details in the Midweek edition of The Northeast Georgian.
11/15/2025
Statesboro is up 21-15 at halftime against the Raiders for the first round of the playoffs at Raider Stadium. Stay tuned for the final!
11/14/2025
Progress is being made on the construction of the new Animal Care and Control facility on Old Athens Highway, and the installation of utilities will cause the road to be closed for a period of time this weekend.
The government shutdown may be over as of Wednesday night, but folks who rely on government funding and assistance for their basic housing needs and loan programs have an uncertain road ahead.
The Raiders search for their first state playoff win since 2018 as they face Statesboro at Raider Stadium on Friday, Nov. 14. This marks the third year in a row that Habersham Central has made it to the playoffs.
Kathy Ausburn found Hopper shopping for some toxin-free soaps at The Mindful Market in Clarkesville yesterday evening.
Hopper is headed to his next location, so be sure to stay tuned to The Northeast Georgian's social media and website for clues.
Be like Hopper and Kathy: Shop local and support small businesses!
11/12/2025
๐ธ WHERE'S HOPPER?! ๐ธ
Hopper's hopping around Habersham County again and decided to stop at his favorite shop to MINDFULLY fill up on his favorite herbs, spices, hygiene products, & household items. Hopper has just recently started swapping to cleaner, toxin-free products in his home, so he's always in for a real treat when he visits this store.
Happy hunting!
11/12/2025
๐ธ Hopper has been found! ๐ธ
Becca Brindley found Hopper chowing down on his favorite burger at Hangry's Grill in Clarkesville.
Hopper is well on his way to his next location, so be sure to stay tuned to The Northeast Georgian's social media and website for clues.
Be like Hopper: Shop local and support small businesses this holiday season!
Happy hunting!
11/12/2025
Habersham Central High School basketball is back in full swing as both the girls and boys team played a scrimmage against Jefferson at Jefferson High School on Thursday, Nov. 6. The boys team played and won their first game of the season against Cedar Shoals during the Tip-Off Showcase 50-46 at Banks County High School on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Demorest City Council approved a new concept plan for a parking lot at its meeting Thursday, which would allow for the move of the Demorest Post Office into city hall.
Under the new concept, or Plan C, the post oaks remain intact and in their exact locations, with the parking lot flowing around the drip line of the trees.
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The Northeast Georgian is one of Habersham County's oldest and most respected business establishments. The Georgian began publishing in 1892 and in 1990 merged with Tri-County Advertiser.
The newspaper is dedicated to serving the people of Habersham County. It is the only publication both in print and online that is solely dedicated to chronicling the lives of Habersham County and its residents.
With a total circulation exceeding 10,000, the newspaper publishes two print editions each week. One issue is published on Wednesdays, and the second is delivered on Fridays.
In addition, the newspaper publishes this online edition which is updated on the same days that its printed product is delivered. When news events dictate, this Web site is updated with breaking news before it is published in the newspaper.
Located at 2440 Old Athens Highway in Cornelia this office houses the newspaper's editorial, advertising, composing and administrative staff, and the building also serves as the home of Georgia Mountain Press which prints The Northeast Georgian as well as community newspapers in surrounding counties. Alan NeSmith serves as the regional publisher of The Northeast Georgian.
The newspaper has more than 45 full- and part-time employees. Our goal is outlined in the mission statement that runs in each issue of our newspaper. It reads:
The Northeast Georgian is published with pride for the people of Habersham and adjoining counties by Community Newspapers Inc. of Athens, Ga. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communities "Newspapers get things done!" Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, integrity, loyalty, quality and hard work.